Psalms 71:13

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

Laat hen beschaamd worden, laat hen verteerd worden, die mijn ziel tegen zijn; laat hen met smaad en schande overdekt worden, die mijn kwaad zoeken.

Wat betekent dit?

This verse is a plea from the psalmist, asking God to judge those who are against him. The psalmist hopes that those who seek to harm him will be shamed and destroyed. It reflects a deep desire for justice.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you have some mean kids at school who always want to make you feel bad. This verse is like asking for those kids to learn a lesson and feel bad instead. It's like saying, 'I hope they learn not to be so mean.'

Historische achtergrond

Psalm 71 was written by King David, who faced many adversaries throughout his life. This psalm expresses his hope in God's protection against those who sought to harm him, reflecting the political and personal conflicts of his time.

Toepassing voor vandaag

In a modern scenario, someone who has faced persistent harassment at work might feel like praying this verse. It can be a way to seek justice and peace, trusting that any unfair treatment will eventually be recognized and addressed.

Onderwerpen

• justice
• adversity
• prayer
• vengeance
• trust in God
• enemies

Gerelateerde verzen

• Psalm 5:10
• Psalm 69:24
• Romans 12:19
• 1 Peter 3:14
• Proverbs 26:27

Veelgestelde vragen

What does 'adversaries to my soul' mean?

It means people who deeply oppose or harm the psalmist, targeting not just actions but their very essence or soul.

How can this verse be used in a prayer?

One can pray this verse to ask for God's justice and protection against those who wish to harm them, trusting in God's fairness and care.

Does this verse teach about revenge?

The verse expresses a desire for justice, but the overarching message in the Bible is to leave vengeance to God (Romans 12:19).

What can we learn about trust from this verse?

We learn that even when facing enemies, we can trust in God's ultimate justice and protection, which is a key theme in the Psalms.